Volume 34.20 October 21, 2012

Sunday, October 21

8:45, 10:00 Pathways & 11:15 Worship ServicesPastor Jim Roberts

“Do You Love Me?”John 21:15-19

Sunday, October 288:45 & 11:15 Worship Services

Pastor Jim Roberts“Fearless Living: God Searches the Heart”

Romans 8:26-28

Oak Hill United Methodist ChurchWhere everyone is a minister

7815 Highway 290 W. Austin, Texas 78736 288-3836 Pastors Jim Roberts, Pam Sheffield & Stella Burkhalter

10:00 Pathways Worship ServicePastor Stella Burkhalter

“Fearless Living: God Searches the Heart” Romans 8:26-28

Lay-Led Worship & Communion - 6:15 p.m.

October 24 - Speaker: Ron Hejtmanek Music: Greg Graham

October 31 - Speaker: Katie FrederickMusic: TBA

“PETE” VASQUEZ MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, October 20, 2012 Blackhawk Golf Course, Pflugerville

Join us for a great day of golf and fellowship at one of central Texas’ best public courses, in a Four-Person Scramble, 8 a.m. Shotgun Start

Golf Tournament!

This is a tournament for everyone, including your friends, relatives and co-workers. Cost is a nominal $60 donation. You receive: green fee, cart, sleeve

of golf balls, range balls, dynamite post-tournament lunch and fabulous prizes! Hole sponsorship is available for businesses/individuals that want to show their support for the Oak Hill UMC United Methodist Men (UMM).

If you will form your own team, notify Brad of team composition as soon as you have four players committed.

To enter, email your Name/Est. Handicap/Phone/Email to Brad McMahon at bemcmahon@yahoo.com , call 292-0566(h) or 940-1215(c).

Register online at oakhillumc.org/events.html (or click here)

Structure Of The United Methodist ChurchBeginning October 28th and continuing on November 4th and 11th, Pastor Jim will be leading a class on the structure of the United Methodist Church. Anyone who might have questions about the church is welcome to attend. The class will be held in A206 at 10:00 am.If you have questions, please contact Sharon Douglass at programs@oakhillumc.org or call 288-3836.

SAVE ThE DATES FOR Go Day 2

Our day of community projects was a hit; many of you asked that it become a regu-lar event. Here we go again… Mark your calendar for December 8 and 9. There are numerous mission projects planned for that Saturday and Sunday, so think about whether you and your family would like to participate in one of them.

• West Rural Center - collecting, sorting, and delivering non-perishable food.• Williamson Creek Clean-up - another creek clean up on Saturday, December 8.• Caroling at a Nursing Home. In addition to their monthly “secret mission,” the Mission Possible Kids hope to join our adult musicians and sing for some of our neighborhood seniors.• Cookie Making and Goodie bags. This time, we will treat ACC students as they prepare for finals and teachers at area schools.• Montopolis Center. Work projects are continuing at this East Austin center.• Angel Tree. Our traditional Prison Ministries Angel Tree will be back. Shop for a child on behalf of an incarcerated parent or join the youth on their shopping excursion on December 9. Gift-wrapping and deserver may also be options for that day. More details on these projects are coming soon.

aGain!

Presence

Our Gifts October 07, 2012General Fund $29,638Children’s Building 2,393Habitat for Humanity 150Imagine No Marlaria 200Africa-Missions 275

October 14, 2012General Fund $13,740Children’s Building 3,222Habitat for Humanity 50Africa-Missions 581Hugs & Kisses 280Memorial 25

Our PrayersTo see the full prayer list, please go to the church website

www.oakhillumc.org

October 07 October 14 2011 2012 2011 2012Sunday School 276 244 211 248Worship 533 547 507 528

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Join us SUNDAYS for Vibrant WorShip

with inspiring MUSic and a positive MeSSAge

The Oak hill United Methodist Church

ENdOwMENT FUNdConsider making a gift to our church Endowment Fund.

The principle, the part you give, is never spent. Thus, your gift in your name, your family’s name, or your gift in honor or memory of someone you choose to honor or

remember is perpetual. All contacts are confidential.

Contact Doug Beckley, Endowment Chairperson, at 288-2086.

Please join us for the last men’s breakfast gathering of 2012!

Speakers: former OHUMC pastors John Flowers and Karen Vannoy will be sharing a talk from their recently published book “10 Temptations of Church” - you can also follow them on their blog at www.churchfortomorrow.com. This should be an inspiring talk - come welcome them back home.Music: barbershop quartetFood: yes - as always, the best breakfast buffet in Travis CountyAll are welcome - please join us - Holy Communion will be shared in the Sanctuary immediately after closing.

8 a.m. SaturdayOctOber 27

I (and my kitten Shadow!) enjoyed spending the time with the United Methodist Church team. We know a lot of time, coordination and work went into collecting the donations, getting them here and unpacked. We appreciate everyone for everything they did. The pantry was so nicely stocked and with all the appropriate food. We were so thankful for it as

we did not receive much food from our weekly Food Pantry delivery. Because of UMC donations, we were able to keep the food pantry open and provide food all week. Now the clothes, what a hit! All the clothes that were put out, completely gone. A good half of what we couldn’t fit on racks/shelves, is also gone. The people of United Methodist Church cannot be thanked enough for theirkindness, generosity and time. We look forward to working with you allagain in the near future. From all of us here at West Rural Community Center, we again say thankyou and let’s do it again!Respectfully, Julie CulpWest Rural Community Center, 8656 W Hwy 71, Bldg A, Austin, TX 78735

Family of Bill ReedFamily of Daffy PoynerPrayers of thanksgiving for our pastors!Happy 33rd anniversary to Mike and Pastor Pam 10/20Happy 51st anniversary to Chuck and Pricilla FeuerbacherJudy HoganJason Rupley, Irene Lutz’s nephewLinda BrownCarson Fudge, Rick and Sandra Fudge’s grandsonThelma, Kelly Latz’s momCarol and Bill Powell, Donna Holt’s friendCarol HartmanAll who serve in the militaryPeace and stability in the Middle EastThe unemployed, the homeless, and our country’s leaders

UMW Tea & Officer InstallationSunday, October 28 - 2:00 -

4pm Fellowship Hall

Scott Wallace (signer for the 11 a.m. OHUMC service) and his friend Kalie Kubes, a

3 time cancer survivor, will sign and tell her story, “Grace in the Midst of Trials”. All OHUMC women and their friends are encouraged to attend this wonderful event!

United Methodist Women

Lydia Circle

UMW Book Club Our October UMW selection is “The Chicken Hanger” by Ben Rehder, an Austin area resident. The tale of one illegal immigrant along the Texas-Mexico border is thought provoking and original We will meet again Thursday morn-ing, October 25, at 10:00 at Panera Bread on William Cannon. Please contact Diana Goodloe at 906-1931 or dianagoodloe@gmail.com if you have questions.

Wednesday Night Fellowship MealOctober 24: Soup & Salad(No dinner on October 31)

November 7: Pasta

First Friday LunchThe Lydia Circle first Friday lunch will be on Friday, November 2nd - 11:30 a.m., at Carino’s Italian Restaurant, 5601 Brodie Lane, 78745. Come join a group of social ladies for lunch! Contact Anita Barton at 288-5541 for more information. Childcare is provided at the church with proper reservations.

Church Women UnitedWORLD COMMUNITy DAy

Friday, November 2, will be World Community Day for the Church Women United. They will meet at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1610 E. 11th St. at 9:30 a.m. The theme is “Abiding in Community”, and the service project will be collection of children’s clothes and small household appliances for Casa Marianella. If you would like to carpool, call Margaret Jones – 892-2048.

WOMEN’S RETREAT PLANNING MEETINGThursday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.,

room 206 - Adult Education BuildingContact Jeannine Inbody at jeannine@inbody.net

for more information.

Calling all friends, youth directors, scouts, bible study groups, mother’s groups...we need 100’s of fleece scarves to help keep the poor in the Colonias of Nuevo Laredo warm at night. Due to issues with the previous mission trip to Mexico, “Bridging Heart’s” will be traveling light to Mexico this Christmas. With your help, we hope to overflow Santa’s sleigh with 100’s of warm fuzzy scarves and blankets for the poor in the Colonias. It has become more and more difficult and expensive to cross the border with a van full of food and other needed supplies. So, our hope is to cross the border with a “Bridging Heart’s” debit card with sufficient funds to purchase rice (beans are too expensive in Mexico), eggs, fruit, vegetables...for over 200 families in the Colonias. For the children we will plan a Christmas party with pinatas, cake, games and fleece scarves for everyone. Thank you in advance for making this Christmas Dream come true.  www.bridginghope.org Scarves needed (by December 5): • All colors and All sizes - just cut and fringe and repeat!(Fleece is 50% off at JoAnn’s Fabric, Hobby Lobby, Walmart... JoAnn’s Fabric gives an extra 15% off for Teachers)• Scarves for youth (6” by 36”)• Scarves for adults (8” by 45/46”)• Babies (small tie blankets)

Bridging Hearts

Welcome Diana!Ohumc’s New Assistant choir

DirectorHailing from Fayetteville, Arkansas, Diana Hopkins received her Under-graduate degree in Choral Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. She previously served as the Assistant Choir Director at Murchison Middle School and has

returned to the University of Texas for a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting. Diana discovered her passion for music at an early age in the Episcopal Church and has held positions as the Soprano section leader at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and All Saint’s Episcopal Church. She has a loving, supportive and talented husband, Steven, who is a Trombonist and Band Director at Lake Travis High School. She is thrilled to be joining the family of Oak Hill United Methodist as the new Assistant Choir Director and can’t wait to share her love of music! In addition to assisting with the adult choir Diana will direct the youth choir and the children’s choirs.

Mary McNally, Marsha Hughes, Sharon Douglass, Marsha Endahl Kramer and Page Gordon, happy

Oak Hill UMC representatives.

Our Day and a half at Women of FaithThe event started on Friday evening, with dance, music (Ce-Ce Winans) and a wonder-ful comedian by the name of Ken Davis. The theme was Celebrate What Matters (God’s Love). We had a beautiful array of speakers (Sheila Walsh, Christine Caine, Angie Smith, Pat Smith, Jennie Allen) and Ballet Magnificat that touched on some sensitive subjects and to many attending, a very important message about the unfailing Love

of God. On Saturday we had the pleasure of music presented by Selah. Ladies, I encourage you to begin to plan on next year’s event. Plan early---it is a wonderful girls’ get away and such powerful messages that can change your life.www.womenoffaith.com

The Hyatt Riverwalk graciously provided free (beautiful) accomodations for Oak Hill UMC

Women of Faith participants.

Mike Lewis, the “JesusPainter”, did this amazing art on stage during the lunch break, and later the painting was given away in a raffle to one

thrilled woman. http://www.jesuspainter.com/

JesusPainter/Home.html

Selah gave a wonderful performance Saturday afternoon.http://selahonline.com/

Oak Hill United Methodist Church

“Trunk-or-Treat”, Carnival GamesGourmet Hot Dogs, Sausage Wraps, S’mores

Cupcake Decorating ContestVariety Show - 6pm

Costume Parade - 7pm(Child-friendly costumes only, please!)

Call the church office at 288-3836 for more information.

fall festival

free fun

for the

whole family!Wear your costume!

Saturday, October 27 - 5pm - 9pm

There will be a display of Rada cutlery in the courtyard during the Fall Festival events. The UMW will be taking

orders that will be delivered to you within 2 weeks. It’s a wonderful time to shop for Christmas!!

If you are unable to attend, phone or email an order to: Margaret Jones, 892-2048 - margaretJ@austin.rr.com.

All profits are used for UMW missions.

CUPCaKe WalK and CONtestPart of the Fall Festivities will include a Cupcake walk. It’s fun for all ages and everyone is invited to

participate! Play once or over and over again. If your number is drawn, you will receive a cupcake the first time you play and then get to choose from the prize box on subsequent turns! Everyone who wants one

will get a cupcake. Also, we will have a decorated cupcake contest - there are three age categories and the winner of each will receive a prize.  we hope to see YOU at the Fall Festival!

fall festival variety shOWThis event has been a fun Oak Hill UMC tradition filled with talented singers, dancers and entertainers, as well as acts that can only be described as “interesting”. we have a new venue for the show which promises to be a good draw for the next

generation, and our hostess is back by popular demand (well, mostly because she won’t go away), Chita Rodriguez, the star of her own fictitious Mexican cable access show.

This year the Show will be outdoors. The church can provide an electric keyboard/piano. You must provide your own materials (Cd’s, costumes, etc.) and you must be able to attend a “run through” on Saturday morning, October 27, between 9 a.m. and

noon. You will be contacted to set up your time. Sign up your act by completing the registration form, found in the church office or online (click here). Please contact Sandy or

Mark Nichols at 301-0938 or email mark.nichols@farmcreditbank.com.

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Preschool haunting help NeededWe will have our Trick or Treat time for preschool on Tuesday, October 30th and Wednesday, October 31st from 10:30-11:15am.

If you can help either or both days, please contact Kristin at pre-school@oakhillumc.org. (We will need 5 people each day please).

SOS opportunity at clayton ElementaryPlease help us support our area schools! Clayton Elementary is looking for some volunteers to help in their SOAR program. SOAR stands for Students on Adventures in Reading. Volunteers help students in 2nd-5th grade improve their reading skills through one-on-one one mentoring. SOAR students typically do not have reading disabilities, but rather, need practice reading. Volunteers commit to a 30 minute time slot once a week. Below is a link to the program with some additional information:http://www.claytoncardinals.org/?DivisionID=11859&DepartmentID=12113&ToggleSideNav=ShowAll

Learning About StewardshipThis Sunday is Consecration Sunday, when we offer our pledges toward the 2013 budget and ministries of our church family. There are children’s pledge cards available for your kids to fill out if they wish to. They are simple cards with a place for the children to check any or all of these things that they are pledging to do in 2013 at Oak Hill:

I show my thanks to God with:__my time__my talent__my money

There is no set amount they are asked to contribute, we just want them to know that they are a part of what’s going on and believe that this kind of opportunity to express commitment to and support of their church is an important part of their growth into church membership and stewardship. There is no pressure whatsoever to participate - but the opportunity and the cards are there if your child wants to fill one out. There will also be children’s offering envelopes available each week if your child wants to use them to put their offering in the collection plates. Thanks for your partnership in teaching our children what it means to be part of the church and our church family.

“The Word Through Art” classLocal artist Kelly Barrow would like to invite any and all to a creative afternoon to explore the Word in a visual way. Previous art experience and perceived talent are optional. A childlike enthu-siasm is encouraged, but not required. Come prepared with your favorite Bible verse or passage and supplies will be provided. The class will be November 10 in the Fellowship Hall, 1-6 p.m.

Bio: Kelly is a mixed-media visual artist who works with collage and sculpture, which is a fancy way of saying making stuff out of whatever’s available at the moment. She tries to utilize materials that are on their way to the trash including but not limited to paper, cardboard, old clothes, and bits of junk. Kelly believes that art and artistic experiences can deepen our relationship with God and further our understanding of his plan for our lives. Contact Sharon Douglass at programs@oakhillumc.org or 288-3836 for more information.

SAVE THE DATES!November 11: mission Possible Kids

December 9: children’s christmas musicalmission Possible Kids

January 10-13: created by God

Soles4Souls DriveMission Possible Kids and GLOW kids collected lots of shoes for the Soles4Souls shoe drive October 14, and boxed them up. Come be a part of this fun and important ministry!!! Kids age 3-5th grade are invited to be secret agents. For more information, please contact Agent Handler Becca Hemenway at lemonwow@gmail.com.

Oak Hill UMC Calendar of EventsFor the latest calendar info: www.oakhillumc.org/events.html

LOOkinG AHeADOctober 17 - Trustee’s Meeting

October 30-31 - Preschool Trick-or-TreatNovember 4 - Daylight Savings Time Ends

November 10 - The Word Through ArtNovember 22 - Thanksgiving Feast

Babysitters are available for

these events. To secure a spot for your child, call Jennifer Barkis at 801-0269 at least 48 hours

in advance. You may also arrange for childcare for

other events, but please call at least two weeks

in advance.

Sunday, October 21 21st Sunday after Pentecost Interfaith Hospitality Network 8:45 AM Blended worship service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Pathways worship service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH11:15 AM Traditional worship service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH 12:30 PM Stewardship Potluck lunch, Fellowship Hall 4:00 PM Youth Choir, A103 5:00 PM Disciple 1, A206 UMYF, Fellowship Hall Monday, October 22 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, Nursery 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 Meeting, Fellowship Hall Pack 505 Bear Den meeting, loft Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary Financial Peace University, A206 8:00 PM Reunion Group-Disciples under Construction, A102 Tuesday, October 23 10:00 AM Praying Moms, off-site 4:30 PM Kids Acting, A103 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 7:00 PM “The Way of Blessedness”, A206

Wednesday, October 24 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, Nursery 10:00 AM UMW Morning Bible Study, A201 5:30 PM Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Emmaus Group, A102 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Sanctuary Kingdom Cubs rehearsal, C107 Kingdom Kids rehearsal, CB Great Room 6:30 PM Trustees meeting, A104 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study, Youth Lounge 7:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary Thursday, October 25 8:50 AM Tai Chi, A201 9:00 AM Sunshine Class, Missions Building 10:00 AM Hugs project, A203 Music Forever, A103 Moms Club, A206 UMW Book Club, off campu 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 7:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, A102 Friday, October 26 7:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102 10:00 AM CLS/Knitting Class, A102 Saturday, October 27 8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast, Fellowship Hall 9:30 AM Reunion Group, A102 5:00 PM Fall Festival, Sanctuary, FSH Sunday, October 28 8:45 AM Blended worship service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Pathways worship service, Sanctuary

Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH Structure of the Methodist Church, A206 Worship 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH 12:30 PM UMW Tea, Fellowship Hall 4:00 PM Youth Choir, A103 5:00 PM Disciple 1, A206 UMYF, Fellowship Hall

Monday, October 29 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, Nursery 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 Meeting, Fellowship Hall Pack 505 Bear Den meeting, loft Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary Financial Peace University, A206 8:00 PM Reunion Group-Disciples under Construction, A102 Tuesday, October 30 10:00 AM Praying Moms, off-site 4:30 PM Kids Acting, A103 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 7:00 PM “The Way of Blessedness”, A206 Wednesday, October 31 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, Nursery 5:30 PM Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Emmaus Group, A102 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Sanctuary Kingdom Cubs rehearsal, C107 Kingdom Kids rehearsal, CB Great Room 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study, Youth Lounge 7:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary Thursday, November 01 8:50 AM Tai Chi, A201 9:00 AM Sunshine Class, Missions Building 10:00 AM Hugs project, A203 Music Forever, A103 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 7:00 PM Choral Arts Society Choir, Sanctuary Friday, November 02 7:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102 10:00 AM CLS/Knitting Class, A102 6:00 PM Bridge Club, A201, A202 Saturday, November 03 9:30 AM Reunion Group, A102

Oak Hill United Methodist Church7815 Highway 290 WestAustin, TX 78736www.oakhillumc.org

The Cornerstone issue Submission Deadline Novemeber 04 October 19 November 18 November 09

The Cornerstone (USPS 012-959) is published by Oak Hill United Methodist Church at 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX 78736. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Cornerstone, 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX 78736. This newsletter issues semi-monthly. Subscription rate: $12/year. OHUMC office hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. M-Th and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. Submit announcements and articles to cornerstone@oakhillumc.org. Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMCPastors Jim Roberts Pam Sheffield Stella BurkhalterChildren’s Ministries Asst. Jennifer BarkisFinancial Administrator Angie BraggDirector of Adult Ministries Sharon DouglassDirector of Communications Page GordonPathways Worship Leader Greg GrahamAssistant Choir Director Diana Hopkins Handbell Choir Director Cathy IngersollCustodian Billie MooreFacilities Administrator Charles MooreDirector of Music Ministries Suzanne PenceOrganist Hyojin SongDirector of Children’s Ministries Suzanne Steves Director of Youth Ministries Dave StewartOffice Manager Tracy StewartDirector, Kid’s Day Out Rita WilsonDirector of Pre-School Ministries Kristin Wright

Upcoming Austin-Sponsored WALkS TO EMMAUSCamp Young Judaea-Wimberely

Men’ Walk #1686 - October 25-28, 2 men are signed up from OHUMC.

LET’S GET MORE!

Call George or Jan Kennebeck with questions at 263-5701.

Got to http://emmaus.upperroom.org/ for more information on Walk to Emmaus.

“The ChurCh has Left The Building” Day - october 14About 15 church members went over to Montopolis Friendship Center and in a few hours got three things accomplished: the roof was repaired and coated, the tree that was brushing the roof was trimmed and the branches hauled away, and all the clothing in the thrift store were bagged up (40 bags worth!) and taken to West Austin Rural Center.

LAPTOPS NEEDEDOn November 20th a team will be leaving for Sierra Leone. If you have a used laptop that you would like to donate to help start an internet café, please contact Chris Jackson at chris@pokerclock.net.

Lynda Rife helping to sort clothes on “Go Day”.